What to know about ZIP 43226
ZIP code 43226 covers ZIP 43226 with a population of about 7,220.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the COLUMBUS, OH media market.
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ZIP Code 43226 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
7,220
Density
N/A
Median income
$53,543
-29% vs US avg
Home value
$174,900
-50% vs US avg
Median rent
$854
-27% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 43226
Income and economy in ZIP 43226
Median household income in ZIP 43226 is about $53,543 — about 29% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 33.0%; unemployment rate near 4.4%; 21.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Transportation, and Construction; about 9.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 43226
Median home value is about $174,900 — about 50% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $854 (about 27% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 30.4% (about 35.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 43226, a household would need roughly $48,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,124. That sits below the local median household income ($53,543), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.